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11 April 2017

~ Terry ~

Not long before Christmas my dear
friend Terry Punch wrote me a message that was a far cry from the
genealogical comments we regularly shared. And the message was a bit
weak in the boisterous humour we normally exchanged. He told me he
was dying.

And so it came to pass today, April
11th. To the sorrow of so many who benefited from his extensive
historical and genealogical knowledge of Atlantic Canada. A long list
of awards and honours and books bears witness to the influence of
this man whose passion encouraged so many. In 2010 Terry was named a Member of the
Order of Canada, the only genealogist to receive this country's
highest honour. Others will provide the impressive listing of achievements. Terrence Michael Punch, it's terribly difficult to
write anything about losing you as a friend. But I had a few months to tell you about that. I will so miss our shared sense of
humour.

May Sister Merciless of the Yardstick weep ... and may St. Angus see you safely to rest.